PROPOSAL MANAGER

About UsFounded in 1996 in Houston, Texas, OTHON Engineering is a multi-discipline civil engineering firm. We provide a full range of design services in roads and highways, bridges and structural engineering, high speed rail systems, pumping and drainage networks, airports, municipal infrastructure, intelligent transportation systems, construction management services for all levels of government agencies as well as private developers.Job DescriptionWe are currently seeking a Proposal Manager for immediate full-time employment in the Houston headquarters office. We are looking for a self-motivated, aggressively enterprising individual wanting to expand their career opportunities within a growing consulting engineering firm.ResponsibilitiesUnder broad direction, lead and manage multiple proposal efforts, preparing proposal outlines in accordance with the procurement practices and requirements.Coordinate with others to ensure proposal properly incorporates intended win strategies and themes.Work with managers and staff to prepare award submissions, RFP responses, and marketing materials. Ensure all materials are current.Support business development efforts.Manage, write and/or edit Statement of Qualifications (SOQs)/proposals and any other project pursuit materials.Provide responses to client questions, and assist in interviews, and/or presentation preparations. Perform quality control review and make appropriate recommendations.Maintain company website content. Maintain marketing database including Vantagepoint database (customer relationship management and proposal software).Coordinate project-specific public relations efforts with outside consultants.Track industry events.Identify opportunities for staff to write for publications and to present at conferences and events.Write and edit resumes/bios, develop executive summaries, project approaches, and letters of interests.Maintain branding guidelines.Manage project portfolio upkeep, templates, and coordinate project photography and videos.Prepare presentations.Minimum Skills and ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related field/discipline.Three years of experience in management of proposal process.Three years professional experience where written and oral communications were key responsibilities is also required.Experience in graphic design.Desired Skills and ExperienceBackground in civil engineering design industry is strongly preferred.Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.Demonstrate experience managing proposals.Ability to work in fast-paced, self-motivated environment, and meet deadlines.Must have a positive, can-do attitude.Strength in Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, MSWord, and Excel. #J-18808-Ljbffr